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The View

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premier Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premier Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Hail Al Shas, Al Hamra

What's nearby

  • Wadi Ghul Dam - 1 min drive
  • Misfat al Abreyeen - 33 min drive
  • Bilad al-Sifah - 35 min drive
  • Wadi Nakhr Ruins - 96 min drive
  • Jebel Shams - 117 min drive

Getting around

  • Muscat (MCT-Muscat Intl.) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪مطاعم و مطابخ ريم اليمن - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Rogan Cafe - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Halwa Coffee - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Alstromeria Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪مقهى بيدار - ‬36 min drive

About this property

The View

Family-friendly hotel near Wadi Ghul Dam
Located close to Misfat al Abreyeen and Al Harma Watchtower, The View provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy mountain biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to a sports massage, Ayurvedic treatments or a manicure/pedicure at Falak The Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Misfat- All Day Dining, features international cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at The View include thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities, such as air conditioning and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Misfat- All Day Dining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance. A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required due to road conditions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: OMR 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

View Hotel Al Hamra
View Al Hamra
The View Hotel
The View Al Hamra
The View Hotel Al Hamra

Frequently asked questions

Does The View have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The View?

As of 28 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The View on 30 Sept 2024 start from AU$233.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The View?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The View?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The View?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The View located?

Located in the historical district, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wadi Ghul Dam, Al Harma Watchtower and Misfat al Abreyeen. Bilad al-Sifah and Al Hoota Cave are also within 12 mi (20 km).

The View Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views and food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mamoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean rooms. Amazing view though, worth the hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lived up to its name for sure. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Pool was perfect. A great spot up in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephan, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking location. Great staff! Nice rooms! Lovely pool and restaurant. But the best are the location and the views. Be prepared: you need a 4WD to get to the property, they also pick you from Al Hamra though against a high fee. Try to be there before sunset and get up for the sunrise, it’s worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique mountain location with splendid views of surrounding mountains. Nice rooms with balconies. Excellent breakfast and dinner included in price. Fast check in and out. Pleasant and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hajer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Review
It was very good, but it was cold at night with no heater.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

MOHAMMED

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place near Al Hamra
The hotel is excellent and staff are so friendly... The rooms can be more clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Saralyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on the hill!
Loved our trip to The View! The pods are so unique, lots of privacy and a great view from every unit! The road wasn't as bad as I thought at all, so had no trouble in our AWD Kia Sportage. The pool was beautiful, and staff so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has really good view. Rooms need to painted again, pillows and duvet cover were not cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

E, Muscat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous setting and beautiful views from the room and pool. Staff were absolutely brilliant - all friendly and helpful and did everything to make my stay comfortable even with social distancing. There are some good hikes close to the hotel if you don't want to drive back down the rough road (although it wasn't as bad as I'd feared). On the down-side, wifi is only available in limited areas, the pool looked like it was due a clean and there are a few little bits of maintenance that make it slightly tired looking such as missing or broken lights on the walkways. At this price, these are things that should be fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

AYSEGUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
It was a great experience! One of the very unique hotels I have ever stayed in. It would be great if you could extend the check out and heat the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot and unique place. Staff, particularly in restaurant, were really great during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about The View from the room in a “pod” perched on the edge of a rugged hill to the lovely food and the courteous and helpful staff. The room had floor to ceiling glass across the whole width so you could sit in the bath and look out down the valley and the balcony has a comfy lounger and table and two chairs. As it was Ramadan we had breakfast delivered to our room and going to dinner walked through a lovely, fragrant garden. The chef managed a good blend of western and Omani food. The infinity pool looking out over the valley was excellentThe only drawback was that WiFi was not available in the rooms but the reception dining room and terrace were very comfortable alternatives. Great for couples - v romantic - but not really suitable for children. And of course it is expensive and you do need a 4wd to get there and some nerve. But actually the 7k off road wasn’t too bad just don’t do it in the dark,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely but overpriced
A very comfortable place that is primarily (not surprisingly) about the view. We had the evening meal that was excellent and very good value for the 5+ courses. It was unfortunate for us that the meals were spoiled by two families that seemed to take over the whole atmosphere in the restaurant from the moment that they arrived leaving a number of guests clearly annoyed. The place is clearly trying to reach the top end of the market as the prices indicate and they have been let down in this instance by these families. No wifi available in the rooms which is unacceptable for a luxury place to stay. A lovely place to stay but the prices cannot be justified.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view at The View
The pool is amazing and I loved the “hanging” pod rooms, it really felt like we were on the edge of a cliff! Buffet Dinner and breakfast was great too, it had a lovely mix of middle eastern and western style foods.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with beautiful view. You have to drive up 7 km up hill on a dirt road. Doable in a regular sedan, but 4x4 is recommended. Dinner was really good, breakfast is OK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appropriately named
Easy acces, yiu May want a 4*4 but a saloon cat will make it up easily as well. Unfortunately no gym at the facility, but get you out for a hike. The view is worth taking in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy Children
Too many families with noisy children in pool all day. Needs to have a separate pool for children. Spoiled the weekend break as not peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with a fantastic view
Very nice hotel, the rooms are very nice and modern, breakfast and dinner were very good.